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renoauction
renoauction
15 September 2016

Help needed to deal with incompetent Builder

Help needed to deal with incompetent Builder

goto fair trading. he cant threaten and expect you to keep paying for supplies. thats his risk as well.

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renoauction
Sep 15, 2016 4:08 pm
marge78
marge78
13 September 2016

Which shade of 50 greys?

Which shade of 50 greys?
1, 2, 3

Does anyone know what Rellie ( previous poster) did their house colours in at all ?

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marge78
Sep 13, 2016 10:05 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
12 September 2016

Planning home renovations!!

Planning home renovations!!

You may get more replies if you ask a mod to shift this topic to the Finance dept... viewforum.php?f=9 Stewie

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Stewie D
Sep 12, 2016 12:58 pm
Shawnpmanch
Shawnpmanch
5 September 2016

External Toilet Roof (5 sq m)

External Toilet Roof (5 sq m)

A sheet metal roof like corrugated Colorbond shouldn't be laid at less than 5º although I wouldn't lay them at less than 7º to be safe.A tiled roof shouldn't be less…

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Shawnpmanch
Sep 05, 2016 11:44 pm
themakeovergroup
themakeovergroup
2 September 2016

Quick & Easy Renovation Cost Estimator

Quick & Easy Renovation Cost Estimator

Getting a quick and easy estimate for your renovation can be a challenge so try this renovation cost calculator…

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themakeovergroup
Sep 02, 2016 8:55 am
themakeovergroup
themakeovergroup
2 September 2016

Wanting to buy a "do-er upper" have no idea on costs!

Wanting to buy a "do-er upper" have no idea on costs!

If you use this renovation cost calculator, you'll be able to assess each property really easily. Check out…

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themakeovergroup
Sep 02, 2016 8:51 am
themakeovergroup
themakeovergroup
2 September 2016

Looking for recommendations for a draftsperson (Vic)

Looking for recommendations for a draftsperson (Vic)

Hi Imogene, once you've got your rough design, you might want to use this handy renovation cost…

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themakeovergroup
Sep 02, 2016 8:46 am
themakeovergroup
themakeovergroup
2 September 2016

kitchen extensions

kitchen extensions

Hi Clark, to work out your costs, you might also want to use this handy renovations cost calculator at…

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themakeovergroup
Sep 02, 2016 8:37 am
themakeovergroup
themakeovergroup
2 September 2016

Reno Costing

Reno Costing

It does sound very cheap. You'd probably want to check they're a registered building practitioner. To work out your costs, there's a renovation cost…

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themakeovergroup
Sep 02, 2016 8:29 am
Gaudi
Gaudi
2 September 2016

Draftsman SE suburbs of Melbourne

Draftsman SE suburbs of Melbourne

Hi, We're needing a draftsman to design deck/pergola for permits. Any recommendations welcome!!! Thanks in advance

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Gaudi
Sep 02, 2016 7:17 am
Gaudi
Gaudi
2 September 2016

Draftsperson recommendations SE suburbs Melbourne

Draftsperson recommendations SE suburbs Melbourne

Hi purrfection, who did you end up using and were you happy? I'm currently looking for draftsman for deck/pergola design for building permit Thanks Rob

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Gaudi
Sep 02, 2016 7:10 am
generalcuster
generalcuster
1 September 2016

SHORING UP and RENO ideas

SHORING UP and RENO ideas

this family home needs some reno/repairs and due to the location ( China countryside, basically difficult for trucks to get to the house) resources, workers and small…

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generalcuster
Sep 01, 2016 10:21 am
boulder
boulder
26 August 2016

Thoughts on brickwork please

Thoughts on brickwork please

The cream cement used looks off.

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boulder
Aug 26, 2016 7:48 am
boulder
IvMike
IvMike
23 August 2016

Chinese Prefab Bungalow/Granny Flat

Chinese Prefab Bungalow/Granny Flat

Read this and you will probably want to have another think about the idea. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2189944. Personally, I wouldn’t want to live in…

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IvMike
Aug 23, 2016 8:35 am
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arcachon
Aug 22, 2016 1:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 August 2016

Help me to see the contractor 3D palnning

Help me to see the contractor 3D palnning

I Think new home owners are sick and tired of being sucked in by Salesman with rendering images/packages Rendered images don't form part of the building contract..if…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 20, 2016 11:21 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 August 2016

September 5 2016 Swinburne university workshop invitation

September 5 2016 Swinburne university workshop invitation

Interesting choice of words " to achieve their Vision" If it is rendering presentation software/services your offering Sponsored by marketing/Sales Software companies ..…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 17, 2016 10:27 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 August 2016

Veranda movement & reactive soil...

Veranda movement & reactive soil...

You should have queried the $10k for TV room as well? Material costs for a whole house is less than $10K? Short answer unfortunately not...The word structural is…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 04, 2016 6:51 am
StructuralBIMGuy
LucyBear
LucyBear
2 August 2016

Updating Kitchen

Updating Kitchen

Hi All, We are in the process of buying a house in SA and just doing some research on how much it would cost to 'update' the kitchen We don't mind the shape of the…

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LucyBear
Aug 02, 2016 1:35 pm
Howyagoin
Howyagoin
1 August 2016

First Time Renovating - where do we start

First Time Renovating - where do we start

Hi SM, My personal opinion would be to either have a rough sketch and specifications of what you are wanting, if you can do that yourself sweet, or engage an architect or…

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Howyagoin
Aug 01, 2016 6:40 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 August 2016

Extending Floor Joists

Extending Floor Joists

Your welcome, I try not to discourage people from posting photos & asking general structural questions ..but it(balconies) will need to be examined/sighted and signed off…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 01, 2016 9:46 am
StructuralBIMGuy
renoauction
renoauction
29 July 2016

Ideas needed.

Ideas needed.

Dont over capitalise. I made a lot of money just by doing up all the superficial areas and just sitting tight for a few years. Agree with Piscean on land value so this is…

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renoauction
Jul 29, 2016 1:53 pm
qebtel
qebtel
29 July 2016

Question about renovations on relocated houses.

Question about renovations on relocated houses.

I agree 100% with above 2 comments.

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qebtel
Jul 29, 2016 1:21 pm
qebtel
qebtel
29 July 2016

To get rid of the fireplace or not?

To get rid of the fireplace or not?

if you live in Darwin, gt rid of it. :)

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qebtel
Jul 29, 2016 1:19 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
26 July 2016

Planning Approval for new deck in Brisbane?

Planning Approval for new deck in Brisbane?

As a guide all our local councils will let you build a timber deck as long as it - doesn't have a roof over it - is not above 900mm off the natural ground at any point -…

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Stewie D
Jul 26, 2016 1:56 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
24 July 2016

Art Deco renovation Murrumbeena - Melbourne Victoria

Art Deco renovation Murrumbeena - Melbourne Victoria

Looks great ! I love that front entrance. That thread looks great, unfortunately none of the pictures work anymore. Are you able to see them?…

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Stewie D
Jul 24, 2016 11:25 am
Michael589010
Michael589010
17 July 2016

Demolition, Knockdown Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Demolition, Knockdown Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Hi All I'm bumping this because I have the same question. Anyone know a good demolition place in Lake Macquarie? Anyone know about a house removal? The house is…

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Michael589010
Jul 17, 2016 8:44 pm
felant
felant
16 July 2016

remove tiles, replace with floating floor, leveling compound

remove tiles, replace with floating floor, leveling compound

In the end I hired somebody to remove the adhesive! Apparently it wasn't too difficult to remove, although there were some sections with 30mm of adhesive.

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felant
Jul 16, 2016 10:21 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
16 July 2016

Half Height Shower Cubicle / Screen for Hob Wall

Half Height Shower Cubicle / Screen for Hob Wall

Are you also doing floor ? If so - dig it all out and do a flat floor - no hob. Maybe new vanity etc. Would all look nice.

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Saint Mike
Jul 16, 2016 2:16 pm
Saint Mike

I think they look great. We want a similar theme and have chosen these for the downstairs wet area: And these for upstairs wet area

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Waldorf_Grange_Build
Jul 13, 2016 9:55 pm
Waldorf_Grange_Build
Joynz
Joynz
12 July 2016

How to change our brick arches to something more beautiful

How to change our brick arches to something more beautiful

I suggest checking with Council first to see what the restrictions might be with regard to the carport placement and building on top of it.

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Joynz
Jul 12, 2016 7:36 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 July 2016

Hole in the wall, weird wall filling

Hole in the wall, weird wall filling

It looks like the previous homeowner has blocked up a doorway or some sort of recess in the wall. Best way to fix it is to remove all the infill bricks ( all the grey…

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Stewie D
Jul 11, 2016 7:27 am
oldchippy
oldchippy
6 July 2016

Preliminary things to consider for HOUSE RAISING

Preliminary things to consider for HOUSE RAISING

The house as it stands would not be level. If any carpenter was to put in a new window now he would install it level and plumb. When the house is raised/restumped it…

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oldchippy
Jul 06, 2016 7:14 pm
sydprop
sydprop
6 July 2016

Wall

Wall

Hi All, Have an attached brick patio - pergola was installed above without stormwater - just draining to ground. Area is very damp and clay soil. Neighbor advised me of…

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sydprop
Jul 06, 2016 12:29 am
cellent
cellent
5 July 2016

Enclosing a deck

Enclosing a deck

Hi everyone, This is my first time posting here, so hopefully the link to my image works. We are looking to purchase a property that has an outside laundry and I am…

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cellent
Jul 05, 2016 12:02 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
4 July 2016

Ceiling support

Ceiling support

As long as you move it so that the underpurlin is still supported and the base of the strut is bearing over a wall plate and stud then you could move it ( with certain…

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Stewie D
Jul 04, 2016 11:35 am

Where to start for taking out a wall?

Where to start for taking out a wall?

Load bearing wall? Power points in wall need moving? I agree, the carpenter is the first man to talk to, he'll spot it right away if a sparkie is needed. If no sparkie,…

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new_senior_citizen
Jul 04, 2016 8:36 am

Colour Selection help please!

Colour Selection help please!

I'd go with professional advice. They know whats 'cool' in the marketplace now and will have better results on market. New modern exterior always makes a house look good.…

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new_senior_citizen
Jul 04, 2016 8:29 am

what are the factor we considere when we hire a interior des

what are the factor we considere when we hire a interior des

An interior desginer is great for IDEAS, but I have found after 'many' years of marriage, its the wife the ULTIMATELY decides. Especially if you want peace in your home. :)

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new_senior_citizen
Jul 04, 2016 7:52 am

Adding a manhole

Adding a manhole

I'd be sure to frame around it in the ceiling with framing timber so it has some strength. When climbing into and out of a manhole you generally have to put some weight on…

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1960sModernistHome
Jul 04, 2016 6:27 am
1960sModernistHome
fifiki
fifiki
3 July 2016

A pitched roof and a flat roof

A pitched roof and a flat roof

Thanks, Stewie D. Had one person say to me that the cost of building an extension beside the pitched roof (levelling off the back of the house) would be my entire budget…

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fifiki
Jul 03, 2016 10:19 pm
fifiki
fifiki
1 July 2016

Home Renovation SE Suburbs VIC

Home Renovation SE Suburbs VIC

Hi, I'm in exactly the same position as you: a blond brick house, and thinking of extending. How are you going?

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fifiki
Jul 01, 2016 8:46 pm
cplicious
cplicious
27 June 2016

Matt white tiles 900 x 450

Matt white tiles 900 x 450

Hey All Trying to source some matt white tiles in Melbourne that are 900 x 450mm. Anyone know where I can find some?

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cplicious
Jun 27, 2016 8:32 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
27 June 2016

Nailing blueboard onto hardwood frame

Nailing blueboard onto hardwood frame

Blueboard ? You should be using Villaboard or similar. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jun 27, 2016 8:53 am
sydprop
sydprop
20 June 2016

Waterproof unsealed old brick wall

Waterproof unsealed old brick wall

Pretty good theory - I have the original council plans and it has always been freestanding. The adjacent terraces support your theory. However, there was definitely a low…

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sydprop
Jun 20, 2016 10:10 pm
zen41
zen41
19 June 2016

Wooden post / divider

Wooden post / divider

Is not for now. Planning for new house. In berwick

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zen41
Jun 19, 2016 7:53 am
68BUS
68BUS
15 June 2016

tiling a rendered brick and painted column

tiling a rendered brick and painted column

That might be okay. I am not an expert of tile glues. Go into a proper tile supply shop. Not a bunnings type shop. For the most part the reps in those places are very…

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68BUS
Jun 15, 2016 9:12 am
carlos09
carlos09
9 June 2016

Enclosing Semi-Outdoor toilet/laundry

Enclosing Semi-Outdoor toilet/laundry

Hi, does anyone have any experience with doing this? Currently, we have the back door leading out from the kitchen, (this then still under roof line) If your standing in…

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carlos09
Jun 09, 2016 1:04 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
8 June 2016

Re-Varnishing window timber

Re-Varnishing window timber

Moving your thread to the Windows and Doors sub forum will give your thread exposure to the industry experts.

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SaveH2O
Jun 08, 2016 11:15 am
SaveH2O
TomCat
TomCat
8 June 2016

how to mix pattern

how to mix pattern

Thank you very much for your apparition, It actually means a lot.

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TomCat
Jun 08, 2016 12:06 am
TomCat

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